A*zed"a*rach (?), n. [F. az'edarac, Sp. acederaque, Pers. azaddirakht noble tree.]

1. Bot.

A handsome Asiatic tree (Melia azedarach), common in the southern United States; -- called also, Pride of India, Pride of China, and Bead tree.

2. Med.

The bark of the roots of the azedarach, used as a cathartic and emetic.

 

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